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Letters to the Editor: Blueskin Rd, New Year's Eve, council spending

Otago Daily Times Online News·Saturday, 2 May 2026·about 1 month ago
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Today's Letters to the Editor from readers cover topics including the closure of Blueskin Rd, suggestions for New Year's Eve entertainment and council spending questioned. Local worries about road closure impact I am concerned about the effects that the closure of Blueskin Rd from April 28 to June 19 will have on our community by both the cost and inconvenience to the many people who use the road daily and local business.  For some reason council staff think that the tourist season ends once the cruise ship visits finish when in fact there are still many travellers using our beautiful scenic routes during the month of May of which Blueskin Rd and the Orokonui WildLife Sanctuary are part of and that local business benefit from. Having made inquiries why there needs to be complete closure of the road for that length of time I am told that this is the easiest option which will make it easier for the contractor and save money for the ratepayers.…

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